2 Port PCI Express eSATA Controller Adapter Card
PEXESATA2
Add 2 eSATA ports to your desktop computer through a PCI Express expansion slot
This 2 Port PCI Express eSATA Controller Adapter Card offers simple connectivity between a host computer and eSATA devices. Providing two eSATA ports the adapter card offers a cost-effective solution for connecting hot-pluggable, high-speed storage, and in turn allows for easier data backups and archiving.
With full support for SATA 300 (SATA II) hard drives and data transfer speeds of up to 3 Gbps, the adapter card features a native PCI Express single chipset that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for external SATA storage needs.
The PCI Express eSATA controller card also features port multiplier capability with command-based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to a host PC or Mac desktop through a single external SATA connection.
A dual profile solution, the eSATA controller card includes a low profile/half-height bracket for adapting to slimline or small form factor system applications.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Port Multiplier technology supports multi-drive external enclosures over a single eSATA cable at speeds up to 3.0Gbps
- Supports hard drives larger than 136GB with 48-bit LBA and a native PCI Express chipset instead of a bridge chip, to ensure fast, reliable operation
- Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support
What's in the box
Features
- 2 external eSATA ports
- Support for FIS and Command-based Port Multiplier technology
- Large capacity drive support with 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA)
- Drive Hot-Plugging support
- Support for Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
- Fully compliant with the Serial ATA 2.5 specifications with transfer rates up to 3.0Gbps
- Uses native PCI Express single chipset
- Includes a low profile/half-height installation bracket
Applications
- Add eSATA capabilities for high speed external storage to a workstation or server
- Add Port Multiplier capable eSATA ports for expanded external storage capability
- Upgrade from slower external connection methods to native SATA connectivity
Product Numbers
| Dell Harmony | A1497032 |
| TechData Dis | 03993I |
| ASI Distribution USA | 81464 |
| D and H | PEXESATA2 |
| Ingram Micro USA | Q16738 |
| Synnex US | STA-PEXESATA2 |
| UPC Code | 065030826198 |
Technical Specifications
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Connector Type(s) | 1 - PCI Express x1 Male |
| Bus Type | PCI Express |
| Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) |
| Carton Quantity | 40 |
| External Ports | 2 - eSATA (7 pin; Data) Plug |
| Interface | eSATA |
| Port Multiplier | Yes |
| Ports | 2 |
| Product Weight | 2.4 oz [67.9 g] |
| RAID | No |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 0.35 lb [0.2 kg] |
| Type and Rate | SATA II (3 Gbps) |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 300 MB/sec (3.0 Gigabits/sec) |
| Supported Protocols | FIS Based Switching for an additional 1-5 ports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Legacy Command Queuing (LCQ) |
| Chipset ID | SiI3132 |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/ Server 2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/ 7(32/64bit)/ Server 2008 R2, Linux, Mac OS 10.4.9, 10.4.10, 10.5.1. |
| Note | PCI Express 1.1 and is compatible with a PCI Express 2.0 slot |
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